Veterans Day 2024

“Being a Veteran and having the opportunity of working with children at events makes me realize that they are the future of the military and of this museum. When I see the exhibits and can participate in museum events, I realize the true nature of what it takes to keep our great nation free and how honored I am to have served in the quest of maintaining that freedom.”

"As a Veteran and a LSFM Volunteer I feel the need to share with people especially young people what I learned and experienced while on Active Duty. I hope to encourage youth to use their skills on behalf of others and on behalf of their country. America benefits from selfless patriots while they serve both on active duty and afterwards in civilian life. They will benefit both personally and professionally in their lives and have opportunities to make this world a better place through their service."

"Volunteering at the Lone Star Flight Museum is a chance to participate in history by working with the planes and telling our visitors about them and what they did during their military service."

"Lone Star Flight Museum helps preserve the legacy of military aviation service across all branches. As a veteran, it was an honor to serve our country. As a volunteer at Lone Star, it's an honor to help preserve the history for other veterans and their families"

"Volunteering at LSFM keeps me connected to the 25 years in the military and the 10 years in the aerospace industry. This connection allows me to impart to others what He has graciously given me over those two careers."

"Being a veteran and volunteer for LSFM is a very personal experience and an honor to serve. As a reminder of my past in Naval Aviation, I wish to pass on my experiences and education in hopes of inspiring people to become future aviators."

"Volunteering at the museum means keeping history alive, and teaching knowledge about aircraft, history and mechanical - passing on knowledge that I have."

"Being a Volunteer with the Lone Star Flight Museum has been a joy for 5 plus years. I love being around the different War Birds and being able to tell the public about them. The people who work and volunteer at the Lone Star Flight Museum are like a family."

"Being a veteran and volunteer allows me to pass on our country’s military heritage tied to many of our vintage aircraft. Seeing the understanding that comes into the eyes of one of our visitors makes my day!"

" I am honoured to have joined a group of people who equally share the passion of aviation, especially vintage aircraft history. Having the opportunity and the thrill to have hands on with aircraft that have such substantial history, and also flying in them, gives you an experience that is difficult to put into words."

“The camaraderie of other veterans and others that share my interest and love for older aircraft and the history behind them is wonderful and being able to pass that history along to younger generations is not only important, but also necessary.”